Charming restaurant in a hotel. Highly rated. The staff were lovely and took great care of our…read moretable of 15. The wines were reasonably priced. We had very good Chablis and Bordeaux. We Ordered all over the menu and everyone was happy. I had the goat cheese salad and the baked salmon. All excellent. The sticky toffee pudding was awesome. Highly recommended!

One of the best meals I had during my travels to Ireland. We were a very large group with a limited…read morepre-fix menu and while the choices were straightforward (entree choices were lamb, chicken or salmon) everything was so fresh and cooked beautifully. Servers were lovely, helpful and working really hard to deliver everyone's meals as quickly as they could. Let's talk about the flourless chocolate cake for a moment. I didn't intend to eat the whole slice....but I did. I couldn't stop myself. Definitely a meal to remember.

Many places in Ireland use a system of going up to the bar/counter to order your food/drinks giving…read morethem your table number and settling up payment. Then they bring it to your table when it's ready. A big pro is not having to wait for the check at the end of your meal. Food for thought folks. 5 stars

The Ivy Cottage is a lovely setting for lunch or dinner. It has indoor and outside seating…read moreavailable. The menu is streamlined, but everything I've had so far has been fresh and delicious. It's popular and oftentimes there is a line to get a table. The staff does their best to seat guests as soon as possible. Note the closing time of 8pm is firm, so be sure to arrive before that. Staff is kind but due to the busyness of the restaurant, service can be scattered or slow, so remember, you're on vacation. Wine and beer available. Parking can be difficult in the area. Allow time to find parking, if you're driving.

Nice atmosphere and views of Lahinch beach. We went in for drinks only and to hopefully sit and…read morewatch the beach. We were told we had to order food also. It was 3ish and we had already eaten just before but said ok. I appreciated the up front comment before waiting and then seating. We were also warned service might take some time due to staffing and they were busy. Which was fine, we sat and enjoyed our view. We waited a while and then ordered drinks and and order of wings as soon as server asked. We asked for crispy wings. They have blue moon beer -so if you like that then a plus. We ordered wines and beer across our group. But the wings - ugh! Not crispy! Sauce ugh. Not even sure how to even describe. Other people near us also commenting on their food as not good. We saw the pizza and other chicken wings. Servers were very busy and rarely come by. You have to flag them down. Bathrooms were needing a clean. This place has a prime spot, hopefully they can get together in near future.

Maybe I have just been spoiled by every pub in Ireland, but I was disappointed that this was the #1…read morerated spot. I don't have anything in the immediate area to compare to, but the food was just ok and service was slow.

The day we went to see the Cliffs of Moher, it was a beautiful day, so not surprisingly there was a…read morevery large crowd. After seeing the Cliffs, we had plenty of time for lunch, so headed to the visitors center. When we walked in, we noticed the little sandwich place on the first floor, but decided there were more options upstairs at Cliffs View. I think it was the right choice. My wife ordered some soup and a salad, and I ordered a Toasted Special, which was ham & cheese. We both thought the food was pretty good, and even though the place was very crowded, we moved through the line pretty quickly. The biggest challenge here was finding a table. And if you do find one over by the windows where the ceiling slopes, watch your head!

Teetering on the edge of the World is the Cliffs View Cafe. Not really teetering & there isn't a…read moreview of the Cliffs. Actually ascetically nestled into the hillside. Beautifully blending with the astounding countryside. Housed within on the second floor of the Visitor Information Center. Don't mistake the smaller Snack Bar on the first level with the Cafe. Cafeteria style with tray in hand you have to decide on the most tempting home style food. Seafood chowder, Irish Stew, Irish Ground Beef & Gravy, pasta, salad, etc. All very, welcoming, warming, and replenishing after the Cliff Trail, Stairs Up & Down, and Frrrrrresh Sea Air. After gobbling my stew I felted like a big old dog curled up by the fireside.

A mile or so (technically a couple of kilometers) from the Cliffs of Moher is the Stonecutters…read moreKitchen. A wonderfully picturesque bistro with spectacular views of the County Claire countryside along the Wild Atlantic Way. From the 100-year-old cottage that the restaurant is situated to the beautiful patio and deck around it, Stonecutters provides the ideal scenery if you're visiting the area when you want to enjoy some delicious cuisine. We started with a bottle of Sangiovese while I noshed on some homemade brown soda bread, which was divine with Irish butter. The seafood tagliatelle was delicious and creamy that I savored every bite between the mussels and prawns and squid. The banofee dessert was magical between the biscuit on the bottom topped with bananas and drizzled with caramel and topped with ice cream. Enjoying our meal amidst the glorious setting was equally as memorable, if not more. No pictures can do justice to just how breathtaking it is to enjoy a meal in such a beautiful setting. Stonecutters is an ideal choice to enjoy dinner that has endless amounts of scenery to enjoy a wonderful outdoor dining experience.

This has to be the place that coined the term "cozy" for real estate sales. Upon entering, you are…read morestanding next to the guest log book in the main dining room with around half a dozen tables & there's a "children's" dining room to the left: 3 tables, a high chair and a few toys. The bright yellow house, turned restaurant is easy to spot on the way to/from the Cliffs of Moher. You pull in to a small playground and a friendly dog roaming the grounds. This place is unusually kid-friendly, while not being child-centric, particularly given the size. By that, I mean, on entering the public toilet area, there is a nifty baby changing station - WITH supplies. Anyone who's had a child can relate this to a restroom having toilet paper! I found it to have very thoughtful touches like that, the special room & playground equipment - I also heard staff tell a patron that the kids get a toy to keep with their meal. I didn't view the kids menu, tho I heard a parent talking about some options with her child, including fish & every child's favorite fun food "spaghetti"! Adults were not forgotten- there were candles on the table and nicely plated meals and home-style options, with a lovely selection of wine and beet to choose from. The service was friendly and helpful- food was well seasoned and properly cooked: fingerling potatoes were crisp outside and tender inside. I wish we'd skipped attempting the cafe at the cliffs all together & just started here!!

Very good breakfast/lunch/coffee place. Great coffee, delicious food. Small but worth the wait for…read morea table.

Stopped by this place for brunch, was pleasantly surprised, considering we correctly have several…read moredietary restrictions. We had the Sweet potato fritter, avocado bacon toast, the fresh orange juice, a tea, and a latte. All of the dishes were fantastic, especially the crispy bacon (wish i had more!) and the espresso in the latte had a bitter chocolate flavor which was lovely. Hope to visit again soon.

Super nice staff and incredible crepes! We came right when they opened and weee kindly welcomed in…read moreand served right away. We were surrounded by a cute atmosphere with instrumental music and authentic vibe of a crêperie!

Popped here for a coffee and crepe. I was not disappointed. This place is super cosy and welcoming…read more I was with a little toddler on this occasion, they have a great little kiddie corner where he could play and rad books. I went for the classic Nutella and banana pancake, cappuccino on the side. It was lovely.

Stopped by here for breakfast and coffee and was so glad we did!…read more It's a charming little hole-in-the-wall spot serving up decadent mochas and hot and hearty breakfast bites in a warm and welcoming environment. For my coffee, I got the mocha, which was a delight. It was tall, made with flavorful coffee and chocolate, foam topped, and chocolate sprinkled. What's not to love? For my breakfast I got the veggie breakfast, which was a hearty plate of baked beans, scrambled eggs, mushrooms, potatoes, and tomato. It was tasty and satisfying. The service is friendly and attentive and the prices are reasonable. Get to it!

Came here based off of the reviews and I was not disappointed. My husband got the daily roast…read morespecial, I got the chicken curry, and my son got the pasta carbonara. This never happens but each meal was FANTASTIC. The service was so amazing. The owner came over and started chatting with us and gifted us a cheesecake and a hot brownie with ice cream. If you are in Ennis even for a small amount of time you MUST come here. We came for lunch but I was so impressed we will come back for breakfast tomorrow.